Arthrex® AR-8933V-14SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867210264), received between Apr 24, 2024 and Jan 8, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Positioning Failure

  ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8933V-14S LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW COULD NOT BE LOCKED TO THE PLATE. AFTER DRILLING THROUGH THE VARIABLE DRILL GUIDE, THE SCREW WAS INSERTED BUT FAILED TO LOCK. MULTIPLE REINSERTION ATTEMPTS WERE MADE, BUT THE SCREW STILL WOULD NOT LOCK PROPERLY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW AR-8933V-14S LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW. NO SIGNIFICANT SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED, NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED, AND NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED DURING OR FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 5-JAN-2026: THE PLATE PART NUMBER REMAINS UNKNOWN; HOWEVER, THE SAME PLATE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE, AND ONLY THE SCREW WAS REPLACED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24006641 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AR-8933V-14S SCREW DID NOT LOCK WHEN DRILLED. NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19520043 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 24, 2024Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DOCTOR SHOOK THE ANGLE INSIDE THE GUIDE SLEEVE TO DRILL, BUT THE AR-8933V-14S SCREW DID NOT LOCK. NO ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON USED A NEW PRODUCT AND THE CASE IS COMPLETED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19171286 ↗